Rescue operators from Maharashtra, who are working overtime in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand, have a major cause of worry because 232 people from the state are still missing.
Meanwhile, 500 pilgrims from various parts of the state who were stranded in Uttarakhand reached the city on train
from Dehradun on Tuesday morning.

Ever since the tragedy rattled the hilly state, authorities concerned or their families have not been able contact the missing 232 pilgrims.

“According to information gathered from district collectors, we have no clue, as yet, about 232 persons,” said relief minister Patangrao Kadam.

Despite a huge number of missing persons, the administration has confirmed just three deaths.